I'm in Control
AlunaGeorge Lyrics

I'm in control
The singer asserts that they have power and dominance over the situation.

I like crashing waves
The singer enjoys the sight and sound of waves crashing.

But I want to see them at first light
The singer wants to witness the waves at sunrise.

After a long night
The sight of the waves would be a refreshing start after a long night.

And see the sky take shape
The artist wants to observe the changing colors and formation of the sky at dawn.

But I want to see the stars burn
The singer desires to see the stars shine brightly.

After I had my turn
The singer wants to have their time to enjoy the beauty of the sky before seeing the stars.

You're working so hard
The artist acknowledges that the other person is putting in a lot of effort.

You played your card
The other person has made their move or done what they needed to do.

So what's the payoff?
The artist questions what the outcome or reward will be for the other person's effort.

Big talk is cheap
Merely talking in a boastful manner is unimpressive and does not make a strong impact.

You gotta go deeper than deep
The artist is challenging the other person to do more than just talk and prove themselves.

To get me off
The singer wants to be deeply impressed or aroused.

If you're picking up my call
The singer assumes that the other person is answering their phone call.

Gotta tell you once you know that I'm in control
The singer reminds the other person that they are in charge of the situation.

Don't you know I want it all?
The artist desires maximum satisfaction from the situation or relationship.

Put your hands against the wall
The artist is ordering the other person in a dominant sexual context.

She a tell me she in control a mi love
The other person claims to have power in the singer's love life.

Gyal get caught up when mi turn her up
The other person becomes excited and captivated when the singer takes control.

Boy knows she gon start, wind up
The other person knows that they will become aroused and enthusiastic.

Love how she smile when we run, tied up
The other person enjoys being restrained and controlled by the artist.

Baby yuh full o' action like wide-eyed and
The other person is active and engaged, like a person with wide eyes.

You not dem, like night-night gyal
The other person is not like other girls, they stand out.

Bubble like champagne, I spray gun
The other person is lively and effervescent, like champagne.

All night, me a give you love
The singer is giving the other person sexual pleasure all night.

Hey gal
The singer is addressing the other person as a woman.

Control of you, control of the master
The singer is stating that they have control over the other person, who is their submissive.

Tonight me a take off your shorts
The artist plans to undress the other person.

I'mma feel up your fat pum pum inna your drawers
The artist is going to touch and fondle the other person's genitals through their clothing.

All night, mi a watchin' a the dance
The singer is watching the other person's sexual performance.

Oh right mi a pray for your legs like a fast
The singer is hoping for the other person to continue their sexual performance with stamina and fortitude, like they are fasting.

Gyal you di favorite all up in di mass
The other person is the artist's favorite among the group or crowd.

So you're in control, but mi a di real boss, gyal
The other person thinks they are in control, but the artist is the true dominant figure.